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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$66,324 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Role:
ParalegalLocation:
Syracuse, NYSchedule:
In Office M-FSalary:
$54,000 - $60,000 (depending on experience)Responsibilities:
Coordinate case files and maintain organized records for matters related to employee benefits law.Assist attorneys by preparing correspondence, legal documents, and other case-related materials for review and filing.
Conduct legal and factual research to support ongoing matters and attorney requests.
Monitor deadlines, schedule appointments, and help keep multiple attorney calendars and case activities on track.
Communicate with clients and other parties clearly and effectively to gather information and provide status updates.
Support the preparation of materials for hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
Manage administrative duties such as document formatting, file maintenance, and general legal office support.
Help track case progress and ensure required information and documentation are available for attorney review.